Rosemary McAuliffe
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Rosemary McAuliffe | |
|---|---|
 McAuliffe in 2011 | |
| Bothell City Council, Position No. 3 | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Del Spivey |
| Succeeded by | Jenne Alderks |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Patty Murray |
| Succeeded by | Guy Palumbo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rosemary Ann Belmont August 1, 1940 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | James Michael McAuliffe (1962-2021) |
| Alma mater | Seattle University (BS) |
| Profession | Nurse Small business owner |
| Website | Official |
Rosemary Ann McAuliffe (née Belmont; born August 1, 1940) is an American politician from the state of Washington. A member of the Democratic Party, she served in the Washington State Senate from 1993 to 2017.
Rosemary Belmont was born on August 1, 1940. She attended Seattle University. She worked as a registered nurse and became interested in public education, which inspired her to enter public service.[1]
Career
McAuliffe served 14 years on the Northshore School District Board of Education[2] and as chair of the Bothell Downtown Management Association, leading to the area's revitalization.[3]
Washington State Senate (1993-2017)
She was elected as the Washington State Senator for the 1st District in 1992, beginning her term in 1993.[4] This district includes Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Maltby and parts of Lynnwood, Edmonds, and unincorporated Snohomish County.[5]
She served on the Washington State Senate's Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee as a ranking member, as well as on the Higher Learning Committee and Joint Select Committee on Education Accountability.[6]
Bothell City Council (2018-2022)
McAuliffe ran for Bothell city council in 2017.[7] She won the election and served on the council from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2022. She narrowly lost reelection in 2021.[8]
